blanket

How to Split "blanket" into Syllables

The word blanket is divided into 2 syllables: blan·ket. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• blan — 1st syllable
• ket — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of blanket:

• IPA: /ˈblæŋkɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
2. A thick rubber mat used in the offset printing process to transfer ink from the plate to the paper being printed.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English blanket, blonket, blaunket, from Old Northern French blanket, blancet (“white horse", also "white woollen cloth or flannel; a type of jacket”, literally “that which is white”) (whence Modern French blanchet), diminutive of blanc (“white”), of Germanic origin (compare Old English blanca (“white horse”); see more at blank). Furthermore, the sense "white woollen cloth" is likely a calque of Old English hwītel (“blanket; cloak, mantle”), from Old English hwī...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down blanket into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

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